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History Club

History Club Members: Regular activities resume now. Comment here if you wish to receive ~~an assig--~~ a project, and alert me to any updates.

To those interested: The History Club is a group of individuals with common interests, particularly military based, seeking to further our access to the currently unknown. As you become more accustomed to Landel's, you might find yourself seeking such a group to pass your free time.

Hanatarou: I need your assistance, if you are available.

Taura, Hanatarou, Kenren: I'm interested in what you gained the last time we were all together. I suspect I'll find time to meet with each of you, though likely not today.

Weaver: I will need to make contact with you soon.

And since it seems that the nurses are ever-vigilant, I suggest that everyone consider their replies carefully. I'm sure none of us wants to say the wrong thing, correct?

-Homura

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Intriguing.

Are they, shall we say, unfriendly?

One could certainly say that, yes. Their club activities don't tend to sound very fun either.

I certainly hope no one gets hurt during their games, or perhaps that's why they're no fun.

Is their sport at least productive?

I have a feeling people get hurt quite a bit. Even those not playing.

I suppose that depends on your definition of "productive." Some of their games may seem just fine at face value, but the sport itself is less so. The rules can be considered brutal compared to most others.

I would ask if such things were against the rules, but you give me the impression that they don't subscribe to many of those. How unsportsmanlike!

Unfortunate that it seems as though they're the only ones out there trying to win.

Agreed. There are, however, different strategies for playing the same game. Though not as prominent, there are others around who play their own way. Their teams tend to be smaller and cater to different types of players, but they are more enjoyable. It depends on individual interests.

If nothing else, it's good to have a diversity of games to choose from.

What saddens me is that none of these other teams are as active or informed. I have things to do, places to be, and I'm in no small hurry.

Ah well. I'm not much of one for joining, but I am fond of knowing all the elements involved.

Thank you for your advice, kind sir or madam.

If you truly wish to know about us, then I'd suggest interacting with us instead of our detractors. Or is it more 'sportsmanlike' to rely on the word of a stranger rather than seeing things for yourself, with your own eyes?

-Homura

Your detractor has piqued my curiosity, for better or for worse. But you are quite right. If I have listened to them, I must hear you as well.

Still, as you have implied, words are tragically unhelpful in situations like this. So how do you feel about a temporary audience to these activities?

Edited 2009-12-14 23:13 (UTC)

I don't mind it at all. And usually what he points out are things I do want others to know, so he's more helpful to me than he intends to be. I simply have to stand by my own beliefs as well: that to rely merely on words is foolishness, in one way or another.

I wouldn't mind, but I'm certain you understand that I have my own concerns to entertain as well. I can include you on a minor project, but our long-term ones are more sensitive simply due to the effort of those involved. I give the more rewarding work to the ones who I know I can trust with it, basically.

Still, that minor project would give you a taste of our methods, despite seeming more mundane on the surface.

I would need countless more details and examples before I could determine the nature of your methods and whether or not they are called for. It is terribly easy for all parties to seem reasonable and justified on paper, particularly to a new eye such as my own.

Of course, I understand perfectly. I can hardly expect special treatment, especially considering my overt curiosity and concern! But yes, I would appreciate an opportunity to see the lot of you at work, even on a smaller scale.

Do be sure to hide all traces of evil-doing before I arrive!

So long as you understand that, then I don't foresee any problems.

I need your name then, so I and others can properly address you.

Those rules are no more brutal than the rules of the playing field. If you wish to play children's games with rules that coddle the players and allows for everyone to be a winner, by all means continue.

Certain ways to play shouldn't be employed. Considering the circumstances, I would think everyone here would like to avoid there being any losers. Since there's only one way to lose.

That is matter of perception. Wishing for there to be no losers is the same as not playing the game in the first place. You are forgetting who the opponent is.

I'm sure we can get through with as many winners as possible. The end doesn't always justify the means, so there is no need to play dirty. We don't need to get careless and write any loses off as inevitable.

Edited 2009-12-14 23:35 (UTC)

I see now. You've never actually played a game of this level before. Pity.

Internal competition creates a stronger force overall, one much more effective during the final round where the challenger overcomes the champion.

If this is the one I think, he hasn't. It's really very clear when you speak to him.

Edited 2009-12-15 08:19 (UTC)

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